Mental Training

Goalie Mindset in Reading Shooters and Choosing Your Save

By CoachC | October 12, 2025
Goalie Mindset in Reading Shooters and Choosing Your Save

Every great goalie knows that goaltending is about far more than quick reflexes or flashy saves. It’s about mindset — the mental discipline to stay calm, read the play, and make the right decision in a fraction of a second. The best goalies in the game have learned how to study shooters, recognize their tendencies, and choose the right save for the moment…

How to Train for Game Pace Without an Ice Rink

By CoachC | October 9, 2025
How to Train for Game Pace Without an Ice Rink

The speed of the game isn’t just about skating fast; it’s about thinking fast, reacting fast, and staying physically and mentally sharp from the first puck drop to the final whistle. When players can’t train on ice every day, finding ways to simulate those demands off the rink becomes essential for maintaining game readiness and improving overall performance…

Mental Toughness in the Third Period

By CoachC | October 4, 2025
Mental Toughness in the Third Period

The third period of a hockey game is where legends are made and where games are often decided. Players who have prepared mentally as well as physically are the ones who rise above fatigue, pressure, and momentum swings. It is easy to play with energy in the first period when legs are fresh and the score is even, but…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 67

By CoachC | September 30, 2025
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 66

Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…

Fake it or Face it!

By CoachC | September 25, 2025
Fake it or Face it!

With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harlee’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this entry video, she addresses the well worn question, “My bad! My Bad!”

The Emotional Timeline of a Game

By CoachC | September 19, 2025
The Emotional Timeline of a Game

Understanding this emotional timeline can help players keep their focus, manage pressure, and perform at their best no matter the situation. From the moment athletes step into the locker room to the final buzzer, emotions rise and fall in waves that can either fuel success or create unnecessary mistakes if not handled properly…

The Language of the Locker Room

By CoachC | September 9, 2025
The Language of the Locker Room

The locker room is more than just a place where hockey players lace up their skates or take off their gear after a tough game. It’s the heartbeat of the team, the place where bonds are formed, and where words can inspire or destroy confidence…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 66

By CoachC | August 31, 2025
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 66

Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…

The Empty Net

By CoachC | August 29, 2025
The Empty Net

In hockey, there’s a moment that feels like time slows down. The goalie has left the crease, the net stands wide open, and every player on the ice knows what’s at stake. It’s called an empty net, and…

What is Mental Toughness?

By CoachC | August 25, 2025
Fake it or Face it!

With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harlee’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this entry video, she addresses the well worn question, “My bad! My Bad!”